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October 2025 Caregiver News: North East Region

Regional Coordinator, Caring Families Aotearoa, Staff

Nyvonne Krause

Kaitakawaenga (Cultural Advisor) & North East Regional Coordinator

M: 027 501 0395
E: northeast@caringfamilies.org.nz

Kia ora koutou katoa,

The grandchildren and I are bonding over our garden planning and it’s beginning to feel like I’m going to be head down, and tail up, for some time!  We’ve decided that we are going to set aside one part for a Matariki garden.  This garden is going to be dedicated to growing vegetables we can harvest in time for our winter feast.  I’m really hoping we get it right, otherwise I’ll be making a sneaky trip to the supermarket for kumara and pumpkin!  I will keep you updated as we journey, but for now it’s all about tomatoes and watermelons they reckon.

TRAINING

As we develop our new self-directed online training opportunities for you to take advantage of, please remember that if there is a topic you believe could be of value to your caregiver experience, share your thoughts with us.  If you haven’t connected with our self-directed online courses yet, please click below to learn more and register.

Our next self -directed online course for release in October is ‘Developmental and Historical Trauma.’

Developmental trauma arises from ongoing childhood experiences like abuse or neglect, disrupting healthy growth and leading to lasting emotional and psychological challenges. Historical trauma is the collective emotional and psychological damage experienced by a group over generations due to significant historical events like colonisation, slavery, war or genocide.

In this course you’ll learn to recognise trauma’s signs, its effects on the brain, relationships, and emotional regulation, and explore strategies to build safe, supportive environments.

To register for this course in-take for Ocotber, and other online self-directed training, click below. 

Click Here to register for training

EVENTS

Thank you to everyone who put a little orange token in Caring Families Aotearoa box at their Z station during the “Good in the Hood” promotion.  It’s an easy way for you to donate to us, simply by filling up your car.  Thank you so much, we really appreciate your support.

Family Fun Days are upon us and if you haven’t already registered to attend ours, there is no time like the present.  Spots are filling up fast so to avoid disappointment secure your tickets now.

  • 25th October – Gisborne at the Kiwa Pools,
  • 8th November – Tauranga and Mount Maunganui at the Greerton Aquatic Centre,
  • 9th November – Whakatane on at the Whakatane Aquatic Centre
  • 29th November – Thames at the Centennial Pool.

Click the link below and follow the very easy steps.  I look forward to seeing you there!

register for family fun day tickets

SUPPORT

I will be hosting a get together with our new Coffee group liaison, in Tauranga on Wednesday 22 October at 11am.  We will be at the Zest Cafe, 187 Chadwick Road, Tauranga.  Join us for coffee and cake and meet the lovely Carol.

Being a caregiver can sometimes feel quite lonely.  There are times when we just want to be able to talk to other adults without fear of judgement and criticism. If you are interested in connecting with other caregivers in a safe environment, please contact me.  I am always available to help you connect.

north east facebook support group

You can also call me for support or if you need someone to talk to – 027 501 0392 or email northeast@caringfamilies.org.nz

My hours of work are 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday.

Or you can call our national office 0800 693 323.

If you are a caregiver and would like to host a coffee group in your area, get in touch with me and I can help you organise this.

Noho ora mai, take care, keep well,
Nyvonne